SN - Histoire des animaux - 1796

Rare illustrated edition of this anonymous educational work intended to introduce a broad audience to the fundamental knowledge of the animal kingdom -

The book offers an ordered and accessible description of the different animal species based on the classifications of the time. It presents the physical characteristics, modes of life and habitats of animals in a clear and instructive manner -

The work pays particular attention to the diversity of the animal world and its curiosities. It seeks to awaken the interest and curiosity of young readers for nature. The text adopts a didactic tone blending observation, scientific popularization and sometimes moral considerations -

SN - History of animals, For the use of young people, and those who have a taste for natural history - 1796 - Frères Perisse -
-> 480 pages

Good condition of the binding, the volume in full brown leather of the period, wear from use, corners worn, smooth spine adorned, gilded lettering on a red morocco piece -

Good interior condition, foxing and small damp stains, new edition expanded and adorned with black-engraved figures interspersed in the text representing the varieties of animals -

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